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Let soul-pop musician, Lady Lark, guide you on a tour through the best stops of the Twin Cities.

Soul-pop singer and musician, Lady Lark, loves that her city is like this “quiet surprise”. “Minneapolis has always been cool,” she says, “we simply don’t need to boast about it here.” For a city that’s good enough for Prince and Bob Dylan, Lady Lark could be on to something. To experience some of the best parts of this Midwestern city, follow along as the singer introduces you to her favorite spots:

Where to stay

Deposit your belongings at the Hewing Hotel, or the W in Foshay Tower--”rumored to be haunted!”, she claims. Foshay Tower--modeled after the Washington Monument--is a skyscraper fittingly located in the heart of downtown where plenty of hip restaurants and shops reside.

Where to start your day

For great food, coffee drinks and a cool atmosphere just west of the Bohemian Flats in Downtown East, kick-off your morning at Northern Coffeeworks. “The lattes are as pretty as the egg saturated bacon on warm bread.” Northern offers a sustainably sourced menu and an open, light-filled space reflective of the natural elements of its home city.

Where to stop for happy hour

As the day winds down, mingle over happy hour cocktails along St. Anthony Main for stunning city views surrounded by a vibrant natural setting. With a plethora of theaters, restaurants and outdoor spaces, there’s an abundance of things to see, taste, and do just off the iconic Stone Arch Bridge.

Where to meet new people

“You will meet people everywhere you wander,” Lady Lark insists, especially in any one of the breweries in northeast Minneapolis. From Clockwerk’s Brewing in the Gateway District and across the Mississippi River to Bauhaus Brew Labs in the Beltrami area, this city has no shortage of original beer and cider destinations.

Brewery hopping in northeast Minneapolis

Where to make a dinner reservation

Save room for wood-fired pizzas and Korean inspired dishes at Young Joni in the Northeast Arts District (pssst--check out their speakeasy while you’re here, at Back Bar). This stylish spot is also great for people watching over craft cocktails.

Where to hear live music

Catch a late live show at First Avenue, “A Minneapolis musical institution,” the singer explains, “and famous setting where Purple Rain was filmed.” First Ave is a small art deco building painted all black and covered in white stars that sits at the heels of downtown skyscrapers, so consider it rather easy to find.